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Tag Archives: Memory
The Memory Palace
I’ve never been one to take lists to the store with me. I never needed to because I have always been able to keep all of that information in my head and recall it when necessary. I used to keep all of my appointments in my head as well. Not so much anymore. Part of the issue is lack of attention and focus, but there is also the fact that my maturing brain isn’t as sharp as it was in my 20s. Now I have to consider actually working on my memory. Memory is a skill that you can strengthen and improve but it takes practice. Read More
Posted in Products, Research
Tagged Brain Fitness, Brain Fitness Program, cognitive reserve, cognitive skills, Memory, memory month, memory palace, memory techniques, mnemonics
Music Brain Power!
News reports about Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ recovery have placed a spotlight on the impact that music can have on the brain. When Giffords was shot in January, the bullet punctured the left hemisphere of her brain. This hemisphere is the Read More
Posted in General, Products, Research
Tagged aphasia, bach, Brain, braoque, concentration, learning, melodic intonation therapy, Memory, mental clarity, mozart, Music, music therapy, Musicophilia, neuroplasticity, Parkinson's, Relaxation, stress response, stroke, traumatic brain injury
Feed Your Brain
“You are what you eat” is a very well known and slightly overused phrase. The problem with overused phrases is that we say them so much that they tend to lose their meaning. When you really take a look at the information, you start to realize what a huge impact nutrition has on brain function. Our brain needs fuel, but it needs the right kinds of fuel to function well. It is estimated that 20% of our caloric intake is used by our brain. Read More
Posted in General, Research, Uncategorized
Tagged age-related decline, aging, Alzheimer's disease, antioxidants, Brain, brain food, brain health, cognitive performance, cognitive reserve, EFAs, Memory, mild cognitive impairment, myelin, neurotransmitters, Nutrition, nutrition for the brain, ORAC, Research
Six Brain Tips You Can Take On the Go!
Vacation season is here, the school year is ending, the weather is getting nicer and people across the globe will be packing their bags and hitting the road. The glimmering hope of vacation pulled us through the bad weather, the stress and the doldrums of the previous months. We all need time to relax and decompress from our daily lives. It’s pretty obvious that vacation can be good for your overall health. However, you may not realize that traveling is very beneficial to your brain. We talk a lot at Marbles about three things that are extremely important for maintaining your cognitive health-Novelty, Variety and Complexity. Traveling gives you the opportunity to incorporate all of these.
6 Reasons Why Travel is Good for Your Brain: Read More
Stress and the Brain
We all know that stress can have a negative effect on our lives, but how much do we understand about what happens to our brain and our body when we live in a state of high stress? Read More
BrainCoach Holiday Favorites – Joni
“What a delightfully challenging game. The box is deceiving. The Magic Labyrinth appears to be an exercise for the wee ones of the family, but do not let it fool you. This is all about memory and beating your opponents without having to go back to the start again and again. Read More
Posted in Fun, Products, Uncategorized
Tagged Attention, family games, Group Games, magic labyrinth, Memory, short term memory, Working Memory
Wish List Winner!
Congratulations to Virginia Trapino, who just won $500 worth of product from her Marbles Wish List! We asked Virginia a few questions about Marbles, and what she plans to do with her new bunch of brain boosting items. Read More
Marbles Top 10 Gifts For Executives
Looking for that perfect gift for your boss, buddy, or bossy buddy? Well, we have what we like to think are the greatest gifts for any executive! All items are hand-picked, expert-tested, certifiable fun ways to a healthier brain, and are sure to please any executive. Read More
Marbles Top 10 Gifts for Grandparents
Following our Top 10 Gift List for Kids that was announced yesterday, we wanted to release our Top 10 List of Gifts for Seniors! All items are hand-picked, expert-tested, certifiable fun ways to a healthier brain, and are sure to please any aging brain. (Really they will please anyone, whether you’re 8 or 108!) Read More
Posted in Fun, General, Products, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, Brain exercise, brain fitness software, Dementia, Memory, Word Skills
Gifts for Parents
I was home last weekend and had a great time hanging out with my family. While home, I also realized that my parents could benefit from some brain fitness. It is not that they are declining – it is that Read More